RESULT MAPPING

The purpose of this function is two-fold:

 

 

Before using the RESULT MAPPING function, the user must import the desired (targeted) part mesh in NASTRAN format into the eta/DYNAFORM database. The deformed blank (forming results) in DYNAIN format should then be read into the database. The user will continue to carry out the RESULT MAPPING operation using the dialog box illustrated in Figure 11.8.2. If no DYNAIN file is read into the current database, the RESULT MAPPING function is disabled.

The procedure for the RESULT MAPPING operation is listed as following:

  1. Click on both the FROM and TO buttons to select the deformed blank and the desired (targeted) part mesh, respectively.
  1. Toggle on the checkbox COORDINATE TRANSFORM option, following by defining (select buttons) or input (already existing) two coordinate system IDs to align the deformed part to the desired (targeted) part.
  1. If the deformed blank is not aligned to the new blank, select the INCREMENTAL ADJUSTMENT option to adjust the position of the deformed blank. The user can input or define a C.S ID. Then, input the value and select the direction (U, V, W, RU, RV, RW). The user can click on the (+) and (-) buttons to manually adjust the deformed blank position.   After aligning the two parts, select the MAP function to complete the RESULT MAPPING operation.
  1. Select the RESET function to return the deformed part to its original position. Click on the EXIT button to dismiss the RESULT MAPPING dialog box without mapping the results.

Figure 11.8.2  Result Mapping dialog box